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“A teacher affects eternity.
No one knows where his influence stops.”
--Henry Adams
Advocates of
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CONTENTS

“There are two

ZION KREHL ASTRONOMO Front Page 1 kinds of teacher.
Editor-in-Chief/Group List of Members/Preface 2
Leader Table of Contents 2 First, the typical
Lecture about “Teacher as teacher, who seers
a Professional” 3
MARK ELIEZER F. BAUTISTA
News about the Seminar 6 teaching as a job.
JOREL C. DE JESUS
LANY-LYN R. LARAÑO Photo Collage of the Seminar 7 Second, the profes-
About the Guest Speaker 8
JANIFAH E. MIKUNUG
A Message from Dr. Martirez 10
sional teacher, who
Members
Literary Attempts 12 sees teaching as his
DR. HENLY F. MARTIREZ Quotes from the Members 14 life.”
Instructor, Field Study 6 Back Cover 16 -Mark Eliezer T. Bautista

“If you are teaching at

About the Cover:
The cover is depicting the
essence of power of being a
teacher. The board-like structure
shows numbers such that it
shows what the members’ major
is. The woman is a teacher and
represented by the chalk she
holds is the knowledge. The
EXPONENTS Magazine presents
the raising of the professional
power and prowess of a teacher.
par with the mission and
vision of your school and
of the Department of
Education and continu-
ously pursue personal and
career development as
well as you are ensuring a
harmonious and fruitful
relationship to your stu-
dents, their parents and to
the community, then you
are a professional teacher.”
--Zion Krehl Astronomo
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Characteristics of a Professional Teacher

P
rincipals and the public want ideal
characteristics from their teachers which
ideally are primary components of well-
“A professional performing schools. Accept it or not, but teachers

teacher is the one are the heart of education given their gargantuan
roles. To have good and better teachers equate
who acts and speaks to good and better quality learning experiences
among learners even in the most unparalleled
like a professional.” situations. It could not be substituted by flashy
school buildings and facilities equipped with
state of the art equipment. The very reason why
--Janifah E. Mikunug expensive private schools insure that they employ
highly qualified teaching staff is to ensure that
they are offering the best education for their
clients.
What more in our public schools, do
children of poor fellow countrymen deserve Starts action, projects and performs task
quality education if not at par is at least without being told and supervised. It does
comparable to their rich counterparts? In so
“A Professional Teacher doing, school principals, have seen ten major
equate with strong sensitivity to make
everything spec and span.
grades the students eth- characteristics that their fellow teachers should
Courtesy. He shows polite and
possess. Many of these if not all are incorporated
ically and rationally and in the professional and personal characteristics
thoughtful behavior toward the public,
must have the qualities of of the Performance Appraisal System for clientele, and supervisor-subordinate
relationship into work situations. This is
a great speaker. A Teacher Teachers.
evident most in a non-populist or non-
Decisiveness. Acts immediately on
must know the students needs, request in accordance with the prescribed popular leadership style of immediate
and know how to motivate rules and regulations and accepted norms of superiors or principal.
conduct and behavior. In this regard, he/she is Compassion. Integrates genuine
and engage them to learn- not causing delay in any endeavor. concern for pupils and students,
ing. The most important Honesty and Integrity. He/
colleagues, office clientele, and supervisor-
she demonstrates truthfulness, candidness,
quality of a professional uprightness and freedom from deceit. Just
subordinate relationship into work
teacher are patience, com- a mere glance of him already commands an situations. The Performance Appraisal
inspiration, respect and admiration. System for Teachers calls it Human
mitment and dedication.” Dedication and Commitment. His Relations.
commitment and dedication to make learning Diligence. He isn’t merely
-Jorel de Jesus and continuously strive for improvement is committed and dedicated but diligent in
evident. He renders service above the regular his/her dealings with the learners. For the
functions and even beyond the regular time. fast and gifted learners, the ability to make
Initiative and Resourcefulness.
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Characteristics of a Professional Teacher
learning highly informative, interesting
and challenging; for the average learners
equally interesting and challenging; and
for the mentally challenged learners,
encouraging, captivating, and fun. A
diligent teacher doesn’t simply surrenders
to whatever kind of learner she might
have.
Wisdom. A teacher, who is full of
wit as a result of full understanding of
the teaching learning process, indeed is
a feather in the cap of the institution of
learning she belongs. Wisdom is gained
not only from continuing professional
development but more importantly from
daily experiences and dealings.
Stress Tolerance. Stability of
performance under pressure or opposition.
Fairness and Justice. Conforms
to usual principles of law, is just and
unbiased.
Frugality and Simplicity.
Modestly frugal enough embracing the life
of simplicity. As a teacher, he/she is wise
enough to understand the golden purpose
of delaying gratification. The thought
of financially independent future while
performing the respected responsibilities
of a being a teacher borne out of love is
among his/her priorities.
Teachers as the bearer of knowledge
all the capacities to overcome all challenges
that may derange them. As Henry Adams
said, “teacher affects eternity” and some
may just never know how.
(based from Performance Appraisal
System for Teachers and Mr. Gilbert
Flores’ blog)
Some of the basic questions on the
professionalization of teaching are the
following:
1.What are the legal bases
of considering teaching as a
Profession?
Fundamental Laws and Policies
a.1987 Philippine Constitution, Article
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A Teacher is Everything
| Jorel de Jesus
A teacher means someone
Someone that can create the future
Future of students
Students that they hope to nurture.
A teacher is a special person
That guides children in this ever-
changing society
A teacher is everything
Who makes children’s dreams into
reality.
Inside and Beyond the Classroom
| Zion Krehl Astronomo
Out of the smile on their faces, it illuminates the entire class with delectation
that, you don’t want to hear the sound of the closing bell. Embarrassing situations
are always turned into badinage and humor to make us feel relaxed. Their words
of encouragement always mollycoddle you to wake up in the midnight full of
enthusiasm ready to go to school in the morning.
In the class, they showed exemplary leadership skill, in the field of study they are so
patient and tolerant albeit our shortcomings and will assist along the way without
any sign of resentment. In our moments of success, when we do great in our exams,
they rejoice with us exhilaratingly. They encourage us to cogitate and to feel so
good about ourselves; edge us to envision there’s nothing impossible we cannot
achieve in this world. They will call or visit our homes to ascertain the reason why
we skipped a school day.
Their insistence for the right things to be done has shaped our lives tremendously.
Their compelling guidance for us to obey our parents, respect our elders, leaders,
and to fear God will forever be the guiding principle for the rest of our lives.
No one can do those things except our teachers.
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Teachers as Agents
of Change
| Mark Eliezer T. Bautista
Anyone can be a teacher
but only few can be professional
Those few can make a change for our
future
The education they give to students is
worthwhile.
Professional teachers have passion
Who heeds the calling of vocation
They are the ones who mold
And let the learners explore the
world.
A Fruitful Teaching
| Janifah E. Mikunug
It begins with nothing
until it starts to grow a naive mind
that is searching for learning
but through teaching
the power has unleashed.
For those who patiently imparts
and share the knowledge and values
that is incomparable.
The learners’ achievement is
something that bears
but to what students become is
everything that cares.
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b.PD 1006 – Professionalization of Teacher
c.RA 7836 – Regulation and Supervision
of the Practice of Teaching and prescribing
the Licensure Examination for Teachers
or the Teacher Professionalization Act of
1994
d.Code of Ethics for professional Teachers
2.What are the requirements to
become a Professional Teacher?
Qualifications of a Filipino Professional
Teacher
•Holds a Professional Teacher License
•Holds a Bachelor’s degree in Education
or any Bachelor’s degree with 18 units of
professional education units
•Member of a Professional Teachers
Organization
•Undertake continuing professional
development
•Abide by the Code of Ethics for
Professional Teachers
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3.What are the requirements to
take the Licensure Examination
for Teachers (LET)
Requirements to take the Licensure
Examination for Teachers (LET)
•Earned a Bachelor’s degree in Education
or any Bachelor’s degree with 18 units of
professional education units
•Must be a Filipino Citizen
•Other requirements as prescribed by
the Professional Regulation Commission
(PRC)
4.What is the career path of a
Filipino Professional Teacher?
Career Path of Professional Teachers
•Beginning Professional Teacher – 1 to 3
years of teaching
•Young Professional Teacher – 4 to 10
years of teaching
•Mentor/Master Professional Teacher – 11
to 15 years of teaching
•Expert/Sterling Professional Teacher – 15
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IN PREP FOR THEIR FUTURE. Dr. Ma. Nenita L. Tan, the Guest Speaker, delivered a very informative dis-
cussion in front of 3rd Year Mathematics majors in preparation for their soon-to-be profession as teachers.
“Teacher as a Professional” seminar held;
Tan graces the event”
E
nding the
seminar series,
the last group
led by Zion Krehl
Astronomo conducted
the seminar with a
topic “Teacher as a
Professional” held at
Cultural Arts Hall,
Oct. 9.
The said seminar
is the last installment
of the seminar
series as part of the
requirements for their
subject Field Study 6:
On Becoming A 21st
Century Teacher.
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Dr. Ma. Nenita
Lopez Tan, a Head
Teacher from Don
Manuel Rivera
Memorial National
High School at Pila,
Laguna was the Guest
Speaker for that day
which was welcomed
by Astronomo after he
delivered his opening
remarks.
E q u i p p e d
with a PowerPoint
Presentation, Dr. Tan
discussed the topic
“The Professional
Teacher” in front of
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3rd Year Mathematics
majors.
Among the things
she discussed were:
“The Legal Bases of
Considering Teaching
As teachers, we touch
as a Profession”
wherein she discussed the lives and hearts of our
students in ways that we
fundamental laws and
policies that mandates
the professionalization
of teachers as well as
the Code of Ethics
can’t fully comprehend.
for Teachers; “The
Qualifications of a DR. HENLY F. MARTIREZ
Filipino Professional LSPU Student Teaching Supervisor
Teacher,” and “The Director, Alumni Affairs & Relations Office
Requirements to take
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A Message
Dr. Martirez
“Y
ou want to be a
teacher because
teaching appeals
to you. You are attracted to
it because teaching is fun.
Teaching is not just a job. It is
more than a job. It is a mission
to carry out. Teachers are called
not only to instruct pupils in
the subject but to be a good
influence on them, to have
power to influence our pupils,
and to love learning.
As teachers, we touch the
lives and hearts of our students
in ways that we can’t fully
comprehend. And as future
teachers, you will discover this
truth as well.
Never ever underestimate
your power as a teacher. Never
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“Teacher as a Professional”...
underestimate your power to
make a difference in the lives of
your pupils. For you to have that
inner power, never stop studying,
never stop learning. This is
how you keep that enthusiasm
burning. When your enthusiasm
for your subject and your teaching
dies, the teacher in you also dies.
This is your profession. It
feeds on continuing professional
education. This is your calling.
This is your mission, to be a
good influence on the young and
impressionable. It is a very noble
one. Our pupils and their parents,
your superiors, you, yourself the Licensure Examination for to the parents of their students and how
and God have their eyes/your Teachers (LET).” to dress properly were also tackled by
conscience on how well you will She also mentioned the Career Path her as an additional sharing.
answer this calling or carry out of Professional Teachers and shared her The group, consisted of Astronomo
your mission.” experiences about her journey towards and Mark Eliezer F. Bautista, Jorel C. De
being a professional teacher as well as Jesus, Lany-Lyn R. Laraño and Janifah E.
getting her Doctorate degree. Mikunug, all joined the stage to award
How to communicate with fellow the “Certificate of Appreciation” which
teachers and to other people especially marked the end of the said seminar.
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special in many aspects, some being
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that; the teacher is responsible for the
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provision of usable knowledge and
eaching is the skills in the society. The teacher is
special career also responsible for nurturing human
as it gives rise beings with different manners and
to other professions. attitudes so that they can live well
All other professions in the society. He uses educational
Laurels
originate from the psychology in creating behavioural
teaching profession change to the learners. Unlike
as one cannot an engineer who deals with the
acquire knowledge machines, a teacher uses Education
and fields skills psychology to determine the learning
without teachers. behaviours of children according
The teaching to their age. Also the teacher uses
| Zion Krehl Astronomo profession is also his knowledge of the curriculum to
provide appropriate knowledge to the
target learners.
In addition to that, a teacher
is a special person in that she/he is
capable of interpreting education
philosophy and policy into real life.
If the teacher wrongly interprets the
national educational philosophy and
policy, the expected output will not
be realized. The teaching profession
should be handled with care so as to
avoid putting the nation into a mess.
Uneducated nation will also remain
ignorant. Thus, teachers should have
the professionalism in them in order to
make significant changes to the lives of
their students, to the community they
are in, to the nation, and to the world.
That last sentence is one of
the beliefs of a teacher I met and I
invited to be the Guest Speaker for
our seminar to discuss the topic “The
Teacher as a Professional.” She is not
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just a teacher. In fact, she wears many
hats – a learning resource evaluator,
a facilitator, a speaker, a scholar and
a researcher. She is also a Graduate
Diploma Holder, Home Economics at
Philippine Normal University Manila,
Master’s Degree Holder, Master of Arts
major in Educational Management
and Doctorate Degree Holder both at
LSPU-Sta. Cruz Campus. Her multiple
post-graduate diplomas speak how
professional she is because teachers
are duty-bound to pursue Continuing
Professional Development (CPD).
In her 25 years in service, she is a
witness to the changes in the Philippine
Educational System. But even if there
is a constant change in the curriculum,
she firmly believes that “as teachers, we
are responsible in ensuring that each
learner learns positively, and never be
influenced by the environment, media
as well as peers negatively.”
This teacher is not just the Head of
the TLE Department of Don Manuel
Rivera Memorial National High
School, nor having a Master’s and
Doctorate degree, nor a Scholarship
Grantee of a scholarship program of
the National Commission on Culture
and Arts in partnership with the
Department of Education, but rather
she is a reflection of a professional
teacher, who educated us on the day of
the seminar how to be like her. She is
no other Dr. Nenita L. Tan.